Summary of Federal Project Grant Award

Volunteers of America of Indiana, Inc. received a $2.23 million project grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration under the VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program (CFDA 64.033) for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The award funds comprehensive supportive services designed to assist very low-income veteran families in Indiana who are experiencing homelessness, transitioning to permanent housing, or at risk of housing instability.

The grantee will deliver four mandatory core services: outreach, case management, assistance in obtaining VA benefits, and coordination of other public benefits. Additionally, the organization may provide optional temporary financial assistance paid directly to third parties on behalf of participants for housing-related expenses, including child care, emergency housing assistance, transportation, rental assistance, utility payments, security deposits, utility deposits, and moving costs. The SSVF Program employs a housing-first model emphasizing rapid re-housing and permanent housing retention without preconditions, enabling Volunteers of America to support veteran families in accessing and sustaining permanent rental housing while facilitating access to health care, employment, legal services, and other supports necessary to maintain housing stability and improve quality of life.